Year 8 Algebra Maths Worksheet Writing Words Algebraically Equations Clueylearning - Com.au 1300182000

Write each verbal statement as an algebraic equation.
The national brand chilli costs 79 cents more than the store brand
chilli.
It took Esther twice as long as Helen to finish the project.
At the theater the price of an adult ticket is $1.50 less than twice
the price of a child’s ticket.
Carolyn is driving five miles per hour under the speed limit.
Camille is three inches taller than Dakota.
If Erin gives 5 of her coins to Calvin, he will have 6 more than her.
Next year Jaqueline will be twice as old as Christian.
Christian scored as many points as Julia and Kurt combined.
The length of a rectangle is two more than three times the width.
Four regular burgers cost ten cents less than one Double burger.
Eight percent of the population has blue eyes.
If you subtract a smaller number from a larger number, the result
will be two more than the smaller number.
If Hannah gives 4 of her coins to Adam, he will have three times as
many as her.
The product of two numbers is five times their sum.
Twice the greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 less than
three times the lesser
Tanya can buy 2 large burgers for the same price as 3 small
burgers.
Three consecutive odd numbers add up to fifteen
A farmer needs 40 feet of fencing to create a rectangular pen that
is 8 feet longer than it is wide.
They say it takes twenty more muscles to frown than to smile.
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Answer Key
chilli. n = 79 + s
It took Esther twice as long as Helen to finish the project. e = 2h
At the theater the price of an adult ticket is $1.50 less than twice
the price of a child’s ticket. a = 2c - 1.50

Carolyn is driving five miles per hour under the speed limit. s=L-5
Camille is three inches taller than Dakota. c=3+d
If Erin gives 5 of her coins to Calvin, he will have 6 more than her. e-5+6=c+5
Next year Jaqueline will be twice as old as Christian. (j + 1) = 2(c + 1)
Christian scored as many points as Julia and Kurt combined. c=j+k
The length of a rectangle is two more than three times the width. L = 2 + 3W
Four regular burgers cost ten cents less than one Double burger. 4r = d - 10
Eight percent of the population has blue eyes. 0.08p = b
will be two more than the smaller number. x-y=2+y

If Hannah gives 4 of her coins to Adam, he will have three times as
many as her. 3(h - 4) = a + 4

The product of two numbers is five times their sum. xy = 5(x + y)
three times the lesser 2(x + 2) = 3x - 10

Tanya can buy 2 large burgers for the same price as 3 small
burgers. 2L = 3S
Three consecutive odd numbers add up to fifteen x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 15
is 8 feet longer than it is wide. 40 = 2w + 2(w + 8)

They say it takes twenty more muscles to frown than to smile. f = s + 20

The length of a rectangle is two more than four times the width.
Greg can buy 2 large jars of pickles for the same price as 5 small
jars of pickles.
Four cheeseburgers cost thirty cents less than one Colossal
burger.
The national brand peaches cost 62 cents more than the store
brand peaches.
If Shannon gives 9 of her marbles to Russ, he will have 4 more
than her.
It took Rick twice as long as Deborah to finish the project.
Grant paid for a rake and a shovel with a ten dollar bill and
received $4.77 in change.
You can convert gallons to pints by multiplying by 8.
Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 5 less than
will be fourteen more than the smaller number.
Next year Peter will be twice as old as Shirley.
Albert can save $2.08 by buying four six packs instead of
twenty-four cans of soda.
Sonia scored as many points as Brady and Alicia combined.
Jacob can save $2.65 by buying five pounds of peanuts instead of
four pounds of almonds.
Samantha is twice as old as Blake.

Answer Key
The length of a rectangle is two more than four times the width. L = 2 + 4W
Greg can buy 2 large jars of pickles for the same price as 5 small
jars of pickles. 2L = 5S
Four cheeseburgers cost thirty cents less than one Colossal
burger. 4c = c - 30
The national brand peaches cost 62 cents more than the store
brand peaches. n = 62 + s
If Shannon gives 9 of her marbles to Russ, he will have 4 more
than her. s-9+4=r+9

It took Rick twice as long as Deborah to finish the project. r = 2d
Grant paid for a rake and a shovel with a ten dollar bill and
received $4.77 in change. 10 - (r + s) = 4.77

You can convert gallons to pints by multiplying by 8. 8g = p


will be fourteen more than the smaller number. x - y = 14 + y

Next year Peter will be twice as old as Shirley. (p + 1) = 2(s + 1)
Albert can save $2.08 by buying four six packs instead of
twenty-four cans of soda. 24c - 4s = 2.08

Sonia scored as many points as Brady and Alicia combined. s=b+a
Jacob can save $2.65 by buying five pounds of peanuts instead of
four pounds of almonds. 4a - 5p = 2.65

Samantha is twice as old as Blake. s = 2b

will be eleven more than the smaller number.
You can convert quarts to pints by multiplying by 2.
The sum of two numbers is three times their difference.
Sam can save $2.01 by buying three six packs instead of eighteen
cans of soda.
Dawn arrived 4 minutes after Roger.
At the aquarium the price of an adult ticket is $2.00 less than twice
One number is eight less than twice another number.
Ten percent of the population is left handed.
If Eric gives 5 of his marbles to Amanda, she will have 4 more than
him.
Next year Brenda will be twice as old as Johnathon.
The area of a rectangle will double if you add six inches to the
smaller side.
It took Breanna three times as long as Simon to finish the project.
The national brand buns cost 34 cents more than the store brand
buns.
Brittney paid for a box of nails and a box of screws with a fifty
dollar bill and received $3.74 in change.
Vicky scored as many points as Matthew and Raquel combined.
If Alice gives 8 of her marbles to Pete, he will have twice as many
as her.
Four regular burgers cost forty cents more than one Super burger.
The product of two numbers is six times their sum.

Answer Key
will be eleven more than the smaller number. x - y = 11 + y

You can convert quarts to pints by multiplying by 2. 2q = p
The sum of two numbers is three times their difference. x + y = 3(x - y)
Sam can save $2.01 by buying three six packs instead of eighteen
cans of soda. 18c - 3s = 2.01

Dawn arrived 4 minutes after Roger. d=r+4

One number is eight less than twice another number. x = 2y - 8
Ten percent of the population is left handed. 0.1p = L
If Eric gives 5 of his marbles to Amanda, she will have 4 more than
him. e-5+4=a+5
Next year Brenda will be twice as old as Johnathon. (b + 1) = 2(j + 1)
The area of a rectangle will double if you add six inches to the
smaller side. 2WL = (6 + W)L

It took Breanna three times as long as Simon to finish the project. b = 3s
The national brand buns cost 34 cents more than the store brand
buns. n = 34 + s
Brittney paid for a box of nails and a box of screws with a fifty
dollar bill and received $3.74 in change. 50 - (n + s) = 3.74

Vicky scored as many points as Matthew and Raquel combined. v=m+r
If Alice gives 8 of her marbles to Pete, he will have twice as many
as her. 2(a - 8) = p + 8
Four regular burgers cost forty cents more than one Super burger. 4r = s + 40
The product of two numbers is six times their sum. xy = 6(x + y)

Michael can save $1.51 by buying five six packs instead of thirty
cans of soda.
If Marlene gives 8 of her marbles to Hunter, he will have twice as
many as her.
The total on two dice is 3.
One number is seven less than twice another number.
Noah paid for a shirt and a pair of pants with a fifty dollar bill and
The sum of two numbers is thirteen times their difference.
A long distance phone call costs 20¢ for the first minute and 10¢
per minute after that.
Two percent of the population has red hair.
The national brand ranch dressing costs 94 cents more than the
store brand ranch dressing.
The product of two numbers is five times their sum.
Next year Cody will be twice as old as Brooke.
Eight times a number is fifteen more than five times the number
Vivian is driving five miles per hour over the speed limit.
Dennis can buy 2 large packages of hotdogs for the same price as
5 small packages of hotdogs.
Two consecutive even numbers add up to fourteen
A contractor bills his clients for expenses plus $50.00 per hour.
Clayton scored as many points as Heather and Phillip combined.
Four cheeseburgers cost thirty cents more than one Super burger.

Answer Key
Michael can save $1.51 by buying five six packs instead of thirty

If Marlene gives 8 of her marbles to Hunter, he will have twice as
many as her. 2(m - 8) = h + 8

The total on two dice is 3. x+y=3

One number is seven less than twice another number. x = 2y - 7
Noah paid for a shirt and a pair of pants with a fifty dollar bill and
received $4.45 in change. 50 - (s + p) = 4.45

The sum of two numbers is thirteen times their difference. x + y = 13(x - y)
per minute after that. c = 20 + 10(m - 1)

Two percent of the population has red hair. 0.02p = r
The national brand ranch dressing costs 94 cents more than the
store brand ranch dressing. n = 94 + s

The product of two numbers is five times their sum. xy = 5(x + y)
Next year Cody will be twice as old as Brooke. (c + 1) = 2(b + 1)
Eight times a number is fifteen more than five times the number 8x = 5x + 15
Vivian is driving five miles per hour over the speed limit. s=L+5
Dennis can buy 2 large packages of hotdogs for the same price as
5 small packages of hotdogs. 2L = 5S

Two consecutive even numbers add up to fourteen x + x + 2 = 14
A contractor bills his clients for expenses plus $50.00 per hour. b = e + 50h
Clayton scored as many points as Heather and Phillip combined. c=h+p
Four cheeseburgers cost thirty cents more than one Super burger. 4c = s + 30

chilli.
Fifty-five percent of the population has brown eyes.
Eight times a number is four more than six times the number
Mark can save $1.75 by buying five six packs instead of thirty cans
of soda.
Next year Carissa will be twice as old as Seth.
The length of a rectangle is ten more than three times the width.
It took Marie three times as long as Claudia to finish the test.
The sum of two numbers is ten times their difference.
Anthony is driving seven miles per hour under the speed limit.
will be two more than the smaller number.
Adam scored as many points as Christy and Shane combined.
per minute after that.
If Marvin gives 4 of his coins to Jeanette, she will have 6 more
than him.

Answer Key


chilli. n = 77 + s
Fifty-five percent of the population has brown eyes. 0.55p = b
Eight times a number is four more than six times the number 8x = 6x + 4
Mark can save $1.75 by buying five six packs instead of thirty cans
of soda. 30c - 5s = 1.75

Next year Carissa will be twice as old as Seth. (c + 1) = 2(s + 1)
The length of a rectangle is ten more than three times the width. L = 10 + 3W
It took Marie three times as long as Claudia to finish the test. m = 3c
The sum of two numbers is ten times their difference. x + y = 10(x - y)
Anthony is driving seven miles per hour under the speed limit. s=L-7
will be two more than the smaller number. x-y=2+y


Adam scored as many points as Christy and Shane combined. a=c+s
per minute after that. c = 20 + 10(m - 1)


If Marvin gives 4 of his coins to Jeanette, she will have 6 more
than him. m-4+6=j+4

If Deborah gives 4 of her coins to Colton, he will have three times
as many as her.
Fred can save $1.55 by buying three six packs instead of eighteen
cans of soda.
The national brand jelly costs 85 cents more than the store brand
jelly.
will be three more than the smaller number.
If Megan gives 7 of her candies to Pete, he will have 8 more than
her.
The sum of two numbers is fifteen times their difference.
Fifty-five percent of the population has brown eyes.
Frank can buy 2 large burgers for the same price as 5 small
burgers.
Three consecutive even numbers add up to twenty-four
Greta can save $3.85 by buying five pounds of peanuts instead of
four pounds of walnuts.
It took Staci twice as long as Charlie to finish the test.
The product of two numbers is twice their sum.
The area of a rectangle will double if you add eight inches to the
smaller side.
Michelle arrived 42 minutes after Wes.
They say it takes twenty-nine more muscles to frown than to smile.
Sabrina scored as many points as Joshua and Amber combined.

Answer Key
If Deborah gives 4 of her coins to Colton, he will have three times
as many as her. 3(d - 4) = c + 4

Fred can save $1.55 by buying three six packs instead of eighteen

The national brand jelly costs 85 cents more than the store brand
jelly. n = 85 + s
will be three more than the smaller number. x-y=3+y

If Megan gives 7 of her candies to Pete, he will have 8 more than
her. m-7+8=p+7
The sum of two numbers is fifteen times their difference. x + y = 15(x - y)
Fifty-five percent of the population has brown eyes. 0.55p = b
Frank can buy 2 large burgers for the same price as 5 small
burgers. 2L = 5S
Three consecutive even numbers add up to twenty-four x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 24
Greta can save $3.85 by buying five pounds of peanuts instead of
four pounds of walnuts. 4w - 5p = 3.85

It took Staci twice as long as Charlie to finish the test. s = 2c
The product of two numbers is twice their sum. xy = 2(x + y)
The area of a rectangle will double if you add eight inches to the

Michelle arrived 42 minutes after Wes. m = w + 42
They say it takes twenty-nine more muscles to frown than to smile. f = s + 29
Sabrina scored as many points as Joshua and Amber combined. s=j+a

The total on two dice is 8.
Arthur can buy 2 large cans of soup for the same price as 3 small
cans of soup.
The sum of two numbers is six times their difference.
Shelly is driving five miles per hour under the speed limit.
Eight percent of the population has blue eyes.
Dan can save $1.81 by buying three pounds of swiss cheese
instead of five pounds of cheddar.
Next year Gina will be twice as old as Jeffery.
Carla paid for a rake and a shovel with a twenty dollar bill and
You can convert feet to inches by multiplying by 12.
will be nine more than the smaller number.
The area of a rectangle will double if you add five inches to the
smaller side.
At the museum the price of an adult ticket is $1.00 less than twice
They say it takes twenty-two more muscles to frown than to smile.
Kaitlyn arrived 13 minutes after Grant.
Two times a number is forty-five less than seven times the number

Answer Key
The total on two dice is 8. x+y=8
Arthur can buy 2 large cans of soup for the same price as 3 small
cans of soup. 2L = 3S
The sum of two numbers is six times their difference. x + y = 6(x - y)
Shelly is driving five miles per hour under the speed limit. s=L-5
Eight percent of the population has blue eyes. 0.08p = b
Dan can save $1.81 by buying three pounds of swiss cheese
instead of five pounds of cheddar. 5c - 3s = 1.81

Next year Gina will be twice as old as Jeffery. (g + 1) = 2(j + 1)
Carla paid for a rake and a shovel with a twenty dollar bill and
received $3.72 in change. 20 - (r + s) = 3.72

You can convert feet to inches by multiplying by 12. 12f = i
will be nine more than the smaller number. x-y=9+y

The area of a rectangle will double if you add five inches to the

At the museum the price of an adult ticket is $1.00 less than twice

They say it takes twenty-two more muscles to frown than to smile. f = s + 22

Kaitlyn arrived 13 minutes after Grant. k = g + 13
Two times a number is forty-five less than seven times the number 2x = 7x - 45

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Write each verbal statement as an algebraic equation.

It took Esther twice as long as Helen to finish the project.

the price of a child’s ticket.

Camille is three inches taller than Dakota.

Next year Jaqueline will be twice as old as Christian.

Christian scored as many points as Julia and Kurt combined.

Eight percent of the population has blue eyes.

If you subtract a smaller number from a larger number, the result

will be two more than the smaller number.

If Hannah gives 4 of her coins to Adam, he will have three times as

The product of two numbers is five times their sum.

Twice the greater of two consecutive even integers is 10 less than

three times the lesser

Three consecutive odd numbers add up to fifteen

A farmer needs 40 feet of fencing to create a rectangular pen that

is 8 feet longer than it is wide.

They say it takes twenty more muscles to frown than to smile.

Online Maths Tutoring https://clueylearning.com.au

the price of a child’s ticket. a = 2c - 1.50

will be two more than the smaller number. x-y=2+y

many as her. 3(h - 4) = a + 4

three times the lesser 2(x + 2) = 3x - 10

is 8 feet longer than it is wide. 40 = 2w + 2(w + 8)

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Four cheeseburgers cost thirty cents less than one Colossal

If Shannon gives 9 of her marbles to Russ, he will have 4 more

It took Rick twice as long as Deborah to finish the project.

received $4.77 in change.

You can convert gallons to pints by multiplying by 8.

A farmer needs 20 feet of fencing to create a rectangular pen that

is 2 feet longer than it is wide.

Twice the greater of two consecutive odd integers is 5 less than

three times the lesser

If you subtract a smaller number from a larger number, the result

will be fourteen more than the smaller number.

Next year Peter will be twice as old as Shirley.

Albert can save $2.08 by buying four six packs instead of

twenty-four cans of soda.

Sonia scored as many points as Brady and Alicia combined.

Jacob can save $2.65 by buying five pounds of peanuts instead of

four pounds of almonds.

Samantha is twice as old as Blake.

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than her. s-9+4=r+9

received $4.77 in change. 10 - (r + s) = 4.77

is 2 feet longer than it is wide. 20 = 2w + 2(w + 2)

three times the lesser 2(x + 2) = 3x - 5

will be fourteen more than the smaller number. x - y = 14 + y

twenty-four cans of soda. 24c - 4s = 2.08

four pounds of almonds. 4a - 5p = 2.65

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If you subtract a smaller number from a larger number, the result

will be eleven more than the smaller number.

You can convert quarts to pints by multiplying by 2.

The sum of two numbers is three times their difference.

Dawn arrived 4 minutes after Roger.

the price of a child’s ticket.

One number is eight less than twice another number.

Ten percent of the population is left handed.

Next year Brenda will be twice as old as Johnathon.

It took Breanna three times as long as Simon to finish the project.

dollar bill and received $3.74 in change.